The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that a delay in the design process for the steelstructure that will support the retractable roof and massive video board of Mercedes-Benz Stadium will force a delay in the opening of the $1.4 billion stadium that will serve as home for the NFLAtlanta Falcons and Atlanta United, the new MLS club scheduled to launch in 2017.

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